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Cyber Forensics: A Field Manual for Collecting, Examining and Preserving Evidence of Computer Crimes

Albert J. Marcella Jr. & Doug Menendez

Cyber Forensics A Field Manual for Collecting, Examining and Preserving Evidence of Computer Crimes
Cyber Forensics: A Field Manual for Collecting, Examining and Preserving Evidence of Computer Crimes

Description

Designed as an introduction and overview to the field, "Cyber Forensics: A Field Manual for Collecting, Examining and Preserving Evidence of Computer Crimes, Second Edition " integrates theory and practice to present the policies, procedures, methodologies and legal implications of a cyber forensic investigation. The authors guide you step-by-step through the basics of investigation and introduce tools and procedures required to legally seize and forensically evaluate a suspect machine. 

Evaluating the relationship to and dependency of investigation on technology and the legal legislative process, "Cyber Forensics": 

  • Updates and expands information on concealment techniques, new technologies, hardware, software and relevant new legislation
  • Details scope of cyber forensics to reveal and track legal and illegal activity
  • Describes how to begin an investigation and employ investigative methodology
  • Explains rules of evidence and chain of custody within both the local and federal legal framework
  • Provides tips on mitigating potential exposures and risks to chain of custody
  • Discusses standard operating procedures for cyber forensics investigations in the field and laboratory
  • Evaluates the current data security and integrity exposure of multifunctional devices
  • Establishes a flow chart for the seizure of electronic evidence including computers and their operating environment as well as PDAs

An extensive list of appendices provides valuable “hands-on” information including websites, organizations, pertinent legislation, further readings, best practice recommendations, more information on hardware and software, and a recap of the federal rules of civil procedure. 

Product Details

Label Value
ISBN 978-0-849-38328-1
Publisher Auerbach Publications
Published Copyright 2008
Pages 498
Format Hardcover

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Cyber Forensic Tools and Utilities
Chapter 3 Concealment Techniques
Chapter 4 Hardware: Model System Platforms
Chapter 5 Software: Operating Systems, Network Traffic, and Applications
Chapter 6 Standard Operating Procedures: Digital Forensic Laboratory Accreditation Standards
Chapter 7 Performing a Cyber Forensic Investigation: Flowchart for the Seizure of Electronic Evidence and Associated Internal Control Questionnaires
Chapter 8 Privacy and Cyber Forensics: An Australian Perspective
Chapter 9 Forensic Black Bag
Chapter 10 Digital Multifunctional Devices: Forensic Value and Corporate Exposure
Chapter 11 Cyber Forensics and the Law: Legal Considerations
Chapter 12 Cyber Forensics and the Changing Face of Investigating Criminal Behavior
Chapter 13 Electronically Stored Information and Cyber Forensics
Chapter 14 Cyber Forensic Awareness: Management Survey

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